Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 medium shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon each of heavy cream and unsalted butter
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cantaloupe, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • One 6-ounce bunch of watercress, large stems discarded
  • 2 cups (1 1/2 ounces) baby spinach
  • 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto ham
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
  • Aged balsamic and buttered, toasted brioche, for serving

Method

  • In a blender, puree the vinegar, peppercorns, mustard and shallot.
  • Blend in the oil and cream; season with salt and pepper.
  • Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet.
  • Add the melon; toss until hot.
  • Toss the greens with the dressing; mound on the plates.
  • Top with the melon, ham and pine nuts; serve with the balsamic and brioche.